Today we have a very special guest, Eric Himes the Owner of The Inspired Culture located in Chicago.

Eric is the founder of The Inspired Culture™, bringing more than two decades of leadership, business-building, team development, and personal formation into one clear mission: helping people grow, lead, and build cultures that last.

Join us on this episode to learn how Eric helps his clients to get down to what really matters to them most and then helps them to become a leader in every aspect of their lives so they are set up for success.

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Today we have a very special guest, Jeff Blackman the Owner of Blackman & Associates, LLC located in Chicago.

For more than 40 years, as a business-growth specialist—Jeff Blackman and B&A—have helped CEOs, presidents, business-owners, entrepreneurs, sales leaders and sales teams—create value and achieve dramatic revenue growth, profits and earnings. Achieved thru dynamic keynotes, powerful workshops, results-driven coaching, consulting and learning-systems. Plus, bestselling books and business-growth tools.

Join us on this episode to learn how Jeff takes his clients through the journey of figuring out their true purpose and creating profits through people.

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Email: sjeff@jeffblackman.com

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Today we have a very special guest, Sue Kirchner the Owner of Brand Strong Marketing located in Chicago.

Branding and marketing can be frustrating. As a fellow small business owner, Sue gets it. Not knowing who your ideal client should be, what to say to them to grab their attention and share your unique value, or how to reach them can be paralyzing. So, you end up doing nothing and attracting no one.

That is where Sue can help. She takes away the confusion, frustration, and overwhelming feeling to get you on track with the clarity and focus to attract more clients and make more money. Whether that is identifying your ideal target market and unique value, to crafting brand messages and content that rises above the noise to attract more leads, to outlining a realistic marketing plan that will work for your business, Sue can help you get more customers, faster and easier.

Join us on this episode to learn how Sue takes her clients through the journey of figuring out their true purpose through brand strategy.

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Email: sue@brandstrongmarketing.com

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Today we have a very special guest, Bill Geraci the Owner of MAGIC Health Insurance Solutions located in Ohio.

Revolutionizing Group Health Insurance, One Business at a Time:
Bill believes health insurance is broken—but it doesn’t have to stay that way.

For years, Bill has watched businesses struggle with the same challenges: skyrocketing costs, limited options, and brokers who profit from the status quo. He has seen how this impacts not only employers but their employees—and even taxpayers. That’s why Bill is passionate about unbundling group health insurance benefits to give businesses the tools to take back control.

By breaking away from the traditional one-size-fits-all model, his company empowers businesses to create plans with transparency, flexibility, and real savings. Together, we can build a solution that prioritizes your business’s success and your employees’ well-being. Let’s connect and explore how the MAGIC Method can transform your group health insurance for the better.

Join us on this episode to learn what drives Bill everyday to stay focused and on his mission to help business owners with their health insurance needs.

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Email: Bill@magichis.com

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Today we have a very special guest, Rob Glaser the Owner of Virtual Time Capsule located in Schaumburg, IL.

Rob Glaser is the owner of Virtual Time Capsule. Virtual Time Capsule is a company that preserves memories for tears to come. It is a platform that allows you to send your life stories to anyone at a later date in the future. Simply upload the memory, enter the recipient's information, and pick a date in the future. That's it. Simple, Clean, Easy. These files are then safely stored and then sent back until the desired date; creating a nice nostalgic surprise.

Join us on this episode to learn what drives Rob everyday to stay focused and on his mission to preserve your family memories.

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Email: robglaser12@gmail.com

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On today's episode we decided to switch it up a bit and talk about a topic that is on everybody's minds: Where is the Human in the AI loop? To help us talk about this we brought on an AI expert Dirk Vander Noot who is the owner of Telltales Operations.

Dirk Vander Noot is a Fractional COO or the right hand man to vision focused founders and business owners.

Through process development, tech integration, and a focus on supporting people, he has achieved sustainable growth, and allowed business leaders the freedom to lead the way you were meant to.

Recently, his time has been focused on the proper integration and use of technology like AI and Automations into business workflows.

Dirks Email: dirk@telltalesops.com

Telltales Operations Website

Link to register for July 17, 2025 AI talk: https://inniches.com/ai?937

Today we have a very special guest, Morgan Samson the Owner of Marketing with Morgan located in Chicago, IL.

Morgan Samson is the founder of Marketing With Morgan, a content marketing agency that helps businesses grow through strategic storytelling and impactful digital content. With a passion for creativity and analytics, Morgan specializes in crafting engaging campaigns that resonate with audiences on platforms like Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn. His expertise spans social media strategy, content creation, and video marketing, with a focus on helping businesses stand out in competitive markets.

Morgan’s collaborative spirit extends to partnerships with networking groups such as Community Collective and the Naperville Networking Alliance, where he fosters connections between like-minded entrepreneurs and professionals.

When he's not working with clients, Morgan can be found reading comic books, drawing (@ComicBooksWithMorgan), playing music, listening to music (passion for Chicago house music!), or brainstorming new content ideas. As a passionate content creator, he thrives on helping businesses elevate their message and encourages others to challenge themselves to bring their creative ideas to life.

Join us on this episode to learn how Morgan has taken his creativity to new heights with his marketing company.

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Email: MarketingWithMorganSamson@gmail.com

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Today we have a very special guest, Courtney Van Erem the Owner of Opulent Sales Consulting located in Chicago, IL.

Courtney is keen on helping others, simply put! She is enthusiastic about life and overcoming challenges both personally and for your business. Optimism and strategy are the keys to her success and she is happy to help you achieve the same.

Today, Courtney shares with us how to be your true authentic self when in sales and how to teach your sales team to do the same.

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Email: Courtney@opulentconsult.com

Call or Text: 704-500-7148

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